This week, Stephen is joined by Adam, Daire and Darren, as well as Northern Ireland correspondent Peter McCann, to discuss the week’s developments in detail.
Wet weather continues to dictate the farming calendar, but with an increase in temperatures, what impact will this have on animal health, grass growth and the spread of bluetongue? The team discuss.
Calving and lambing are under way and Darren and Daire discuss what farmers need to consider to keep animals in good health.
Adam discusses the potential for light at the end of the tunnel for Northern Ireland exports.
Peter runs through the latest on the store cattle trade across the border and discusses the new farm payment system for farmers there.
Finally, Aidan Brennan catches up with Clodagh Bolger from Grassland AGRO.
This podcast is brought to you by Grassland AGRO and applications for the RDS Agriculture and Rural Awards close on 13 March.
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